Team Leader - Automotive

Team Leader - Production

Salary: £37,594 p/a (plus 15% shift premium)

Hours: 40 (rotating shifts Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm / Monday - Thursday 2pm - 12am)

Location: Dagenham, East London

Overview

We are looking for a Team leader to join our growing Automotive client, at their state of the art facility in Dagenham. The role is a first-line leadership role within Production, responsible for leading a team to deliver the production plan safely, on time, to quality and cost targets. A people-centric role with full accountability for team performance, development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and manage Production Operators and technical staff

• Own Health & Safety in your area, including risk assessments, COSHH and incident investigations

• Deliver the production plan in line with quality, cost and delivery targets

• Drive team performance, skills development, attendance and engagement

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, 5S and audit compliance

• Use problem-solving tools (PDCA, 5W2H) to address issues and improve efficiency

• Work cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics

• Champion use of the ERP system (Epicor) within your team

• Monitor costs, resource usage and overtime approvals

• Report into the Production Manager and deputise when required

Key Requirements

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong people management, communication and problem-solving skills

• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards

• Comfortable working alternating shifts and managing daily priorities

• Confident using ERP systems and people management systems